Extrusion Operator-Day Shift (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Location: Scranton, PA • Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

About the role

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Extrusion Line Operator to support the production of high-quality plastic sheet products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, quality-minded, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative production team.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly follow all operating, quality, and safety procedures; safely perform all aspects of the job; participate/lead safety improvement activities (teams, PBSAs, JSAs, etc.).
• Familiar with ISO requirements; know and follow extrusion work instructions and department & plant procedures.
• Fully understand quality specifications and measurement equipment; recognize defects and take appropriate follow-up actions.
• Accurately count product and properly package and store product to minimize preventable quality issues.
• Fully understand CCS settings and operation; make all necessary saw and squareness adjustments; safely change saw and knife blades.
• Identify extrusion scrap materials and safely operate the recycling systems.
• Understand masking systems; safely handle masking roll retrieval and installation.
• Train others on line operator job duties.
• Safely assist in a full cleaning of the extruder and die.
• Perform finishing changeovers to process sheet conditions with minimum scrap.
• Perform all necessary quality checks.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot all auxiliary equipment such as cross-cut saws and take-off equipment.
• Communicate with machine operator on quality problems.
• Maintain good housekeeping, tool storage, and organization techniques.
• Flexible in job assignments plant-wide; work overtime as needed to support plant operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain a clean and clutter-free work area.
• Participate in teams, both inside and outside the Extrusion Department, and work well with others.
• Good attendance record.
• Function with an attitude of teamwork, cooperativeness, positive thinking, and responsibility at all times.
• Show up for assigned shifts, pre-arranged coverage, and all required meetings consistently.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is $24.71 per hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence the base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day 1.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Curated self-paced learning & development programs for all employees.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus.